Cyclone Biparjoy: Flight operations suspended at Jamnagar airport, NOTAM issued

In anticipation of cyclone Biparjoy's landfall, commercial flight operations at Jamnagar airport in Gujarat will be temporarily halted until Friday as a precautionary measure. The airport management has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a duration of three days, from Wednesday to Friday. Additionally, the airport has made necessary arrangements by storing an adequate supply of diesel and petrol for emergency operations. There are no aircraft in the parking area at the airport.

As per the NOTAM, Air India and Star Air have cancelled their scheduled flights. NOTAM which means 'Notice to Airmen' -- is issued at the airport for flights coming from outside.

Cyclone Biparjoy currently formed in the Arabian Sea along Gujarat coast is likely to make its landfall later today.


Earlier today, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the cyclone was moving north-northeastwards towards Saurashtra and Kutch coast and was around 180 km away from Jakhau port. It will cross Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by tonight.

Coastal districts like Porbandar and Dwarka would have high wind speeds, Very Heavy to Extremely Heavy rainfall, and high tides would be seen on the Gujarat coasts.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were deployed in Gujarat on Wednesday. The teams are working in order to evacuate people and animals out of low-lying coastal areas safely.

The Indian Army is also prepared to provide relief and resources to the affected areas if the need arises.

Inputs from ANI